Hamilton's Ariki Gallery is holding its first ever exhibition. Fundraising event 30 Easy Pieces is a survey of local artists and offers a taste of things to come. 30 donated works by both emerging and established Hamilton artists - including Lisa Benson, Glen Leslie, Snakebeings and Zena Elliott - are selling for a flat fee of $30 each. All proceeds from this show will be used to renovate the gallery, the colour scheme of which is currently described as "lemon yellow walls with salmon carpet". A worthy cause indeed.Hamilton's Ariki Gallery is holding its first ever exhibition. Fundraising event 30 Easy Pieces is a survey of local artists and offers a taste of things to come. 30 donated works by both emerging and established Hamilton artists - including Lisa Benson, Glen Leslie, Snakebeings and Zena Elliott - are selling for a flat fee of $30 each. All proceeds from this show will be used to renovate the gallery, the colour scheme of which is currently described as "lemon yellow walls with salmon carpet". A worthy cause indeed.Ariki Gallery is the brainchild of Kirsty Horrell and Jessica Boyd, who are devoted to fostering this new and inclusive space. The pair have been overwhelmed by the positive responses from the many artists who have pledged to donate, or who already have work at the gallery ready for hanging.

"This is an exciting project intended to reflect the many facets of Hamilton's artistic community," says Jessica. The tone of Ariki's first event will be celebratory, and the pair wish to thank the artists for their involvement, and to welcome the public into their new space before it gets the facelift it so desperately needs.

30 Easy Pieces is part of the Spark 07 Festival.

When: 27 July - 8 August
Opening begins at 5.30pm, with a rockabilly set by Dick Dynamite and the Dopplegangers
Where: Auteur House, 555 Victoria Street, Hamilton

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